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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 07, 1958
Page
12
The fragment mentions Acton Bree Press with references to Avian VYoundad and weekly Thursday publication. It lists officials from the Audit Bureau of Computation and CW NA Ads Singralte and notes payments, postal duties, and staff names including G A Mills and James A Dole. Publication date appears as Thursday August 7.
Amid a Cove Holiday stretch, civic events faced small glitches as planners worked to sustain a community festival. Months of advance menus and plantings disrupted schedules, yet volunteers and organizers ensured the Civ Holiday celebrations proceeded and honored those who contributed time and talent.
The Government of Canada drafts an Estates Act to replace Sug cession Act. Critics warn the plan cripples heirs and widows by taxing estates and seizing cash and quick assets, leaving dependents with uncertain assets. Officials face objections over mandatory taxes on fictitious values and executor liability while observers compare it to blunt measures like Scrooge or Shylock.
The Canadian Safety Council warns of danger on modern highways. A long, fast trip can seduce drivers into risky behavior, increasing accident risk. The warning emphasizes careful driving and awareness to prevent harm.
Disjointed narrative references a Stratford area campaign, residents and groups involved in local discussions. Mentions Portage, beta campaigns, royal imagery, and scattered names with unclear actions or outcomes.
A reader contribution offers practical guidance for beginners learning to swim. The author argues breathing is a taught skill, not a natural reflex, and emphasizes careful instruction from trained helpers to avoid unsafe habits.
A list of visitors and locals sharing meals and gatherings around Limehouse and area. Notes greet Keith Hamilton and others from Halifax, MacTier, Rockwood, Toronto, and Scotland visiting families including the Hamiltens, Moores, Yates, Campbell, and Gilmoress. A bride to be is celebrated. Rev. Orsborn conducts services with a hiatus for three Sundays.
Sunday August calendar notes renovations at St Alban's Albans Church Aden Oat Hes Philp A Sawyer ET H Sunday August 10 including services and ordination notices. No services August 17 and 24 due to renovations with first post renovation service August 31. Also listing Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle with weekly services and Baptist Church Acton interim pastor Orville Getty Brampton Ontario details.
A garbled 1938 newspaper fragment recalls local figures and events around early August, naming Acton, Geogryetown, and nearby places. It references sports games, community scenes, and local authorities, though many words are corrupted. The piece reads as a dense, left-incomplete regional timeline of people, places, and activities.
A lengthy directory page lists professionals in Acton including surgeons, lawyers, accountants, insurers, a funeral home, and rail and coach services. Entries include Othe at Svenon Book aN Me, Otto Reeder, D A Garrett, Wilbur St Acton, and numerous firms with addresses on Main, St and surrounding streets. schedules for Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways appear with departure times.
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